Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy

In the most original interpretation of Aristotle's Politics in years, Michael Davis delivers many memorable and provocative formulations of Aristotle's messages concerning the constitutive tensions of political life.

Voltaire called fanaticism the "e;monster that pretends to be the child of religion"e;.

Timeless advice about how to use humor to win over any audienceCan jokes win a hostile room, a hopeless argument, or even an election?

A splendid new translation of one of the greatest books on friendship ever writtenIn a world where social media, online relationships, and relentless self-absorption threaten the very idea of deep and lasting friendships, the search for true friends is more important than ever.

Paul and the Greco-Roman Philosophical Tradition provides a fresh examination of the relationship of Greco-Roman philosophy to Pauline Christianity.

This monograph interprets the parable of the Prodigal Son (Lk.

Written by a master of the subject with a long teaching experience, this book is a concise and accessible overview of the response of early Christian thought to classical philosophy and its integration into Christian theology.

Written by a master of the subject with a long teaching experience, this book is a concise and accessible overview of the response of early Christian thought to classical philosophy and its integration into Christian theology.

An energetic new translation of an ancient Roman masterpiece about a failed coup led by a corrupt and charismatic politicianIn 63 BC, frustrated by his failure to be elected leader of the Roman Republic, the aristocrat Catiline tried to topple its elected government.

A major new interpretation of Vergil's epic poem as a struggle between two incompatible versions of the Homeric heroThis compelling book offers an entirely new way of understanding the Aeneid.

This book argues that Aristotelian character education cannot work in liberal democracies today.

In this imaginative and comprehensive study, Edward Casey, one of the most incisive interpreters of the Continental philosophical tradition, offers a philosophical history of the evolving conceptualizations of place and space in Western thought.

Where does the notion of free will come from?

The world is configured in ways that seem systematically hospitable to life forms, especially the human race.

This fully annotated volume offers the first English translation of the orations of Himerius of Athens, a prominent teacher of rhetoric in the fourth century A.

At some time around 200 A.

In this close examination of the social and political thought of Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 B.

Of all Plato's dialogues, the Parmenides is notoriously the most difficult to interpret.

The essays in this volume provide a picture of the most interesting, puzzling, and provoking aspects of Plato''s Republic.

An anthology of works commenting on the perception of beauty in art, structure and style in literature, and aesthetic judgement.

Articulates the nature of truth as a co-operative activity between human beings and the natural world.

This volume provides essays on the Laws, Plato''s last dialogue and major work of political philosophy besides the Republic.

A collection of essays by leading scholars of Aristotle which illuminate key ideas at the heart of his philosophy.

Offers a new perspective from which to study the relationship between soul, body and music in Plato''s philosophy.

Arrives at a controversial interpretation of Plato''s Apology of Socrates by focusing on the meaning and extent of Socratic and Platonic irony.

This innovative study sees the relationship between Athens and Jerusalem through the lens of the Platonic dialogues and the Talmud.

This sophisticated analysis of Augustine''s thought on virtue and the will makes a notable contribution to Augustine studies.

Explores how morality worked, for Roman society as a whole and for individuals.

This long-awaited study of the most enigmatic figure of Greek philosophy reclaims Socrates'' originality.

Professor Kahn pieces together the fragments of Heraclitus'' thought and philosophy.

Identifies philosophy as a way of life in Augustine''s early writings and his ability to blend literary and philosophical themes.

Identifies philosophy as a way of life in Augustine''s early writings and his ability to blend literary and philosophical themes.

The essays in this volume provide a picture of the most interesting, puzzling, and provoking aspects of Plato''s Republic.

Timeless wisdom on controlling anger in personal life and politics from the Roman Stoic philosopher and statesman SenecaIn his essay "e;On Anger"e; (De Ira), the Roman Stoic thinker Seneca (c.

An anthology of works commenting on the perception of beauty in art, structure and style in literature, and aesthetic judgement.

Articulates the nature of truth as a co-operative activity between human beings and the natural world.

A collection of essays by leading scholars of Aristotle which illuminate key ideas at the heart of his philosophy.

This volume provides essays on the Laws, Plato''s last dialogue and major work of political philosophy besides the Republic.

Offers a new perspective from which to study the relationship between soul, body and music in Plato''s philosophy.

Leading scholars explore the theme of human and divine rationality in ancient cognitive and moral psychology.

This innovative study sees the relationship between Athens and Jerusalem through the lens of the Platonic dialogues and the Talmud.

A collection of sources, including many which are here translated into English for the first time.

This book examines Aristotle''s use of the theory of natural teleology in producing explanations of natural phenomena.

An accessible modern translation of essential speeches from Thucydides's History that takes readers to the heart of his profound insights on diplomacy, foreign policy, and warWhy do nations go to war?

This book examines Augustine''s intellectual conversion from Platonism to Christianity, as described at Confessions 7.

This part of Proclus'' Commentary is especially significant for the study of the Platonic tradition from the earliest commentators onwards.

Arrives at a controversial interpretation of Plato''s Apology of Socrates by focusing on the meaning and extent of Socratic and Platonic irony.

Arguing against Socratic intellectualism, this book explains why Socrates believed that emotions, desires and appetites can lead to error.

Examines the unifying teleological theme in Plato''s dialogue the Timaeus-Critias.